Humbe

Humbe lies in the country of the Cunene, where cattle gave wealth and standing to pastoral communities. The Humbe kingdom was one of the Nhaneca-Humbe states of southern Angola and was known for its herds. Its traders sold ivory, while raids in the neighbouring highlands supplied captives for the trade through Benguela. Conflict with neighbouring peoples brought danger to Humbe itself, as cattle and people alike could be taken in raids.